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Fitness |OT6| Defying gravity, Quest madness, and Muscle Shaming
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Thought I'd share this - "STOP Using "Tension" As An Excuse To CHEAT! Improve Sticking Points For MUSCLE & STRENGTH Gains!" http://youtu.be/bOEG7rNOWgI
ohhthegore
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his shirt...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Go_Ly_Dow
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Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Thanks bud!
epic shit.
dat tomato face
I damn near passed out. All I saw when walking back to the phone was stars.
Also, just noticed that neck work is paying off. Look at dat neck thickness, lol.
ohhthegore
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gat damn
FallingEdge
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fucking insane sir.
i could never doubt you.
i could never doubt you.
Spiritreaver
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Always inspiring big guy.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Attempted low-bar squats for the first time ever today after pulling my back doing A2G squats.
Went all the way up to 225 lbs for one rep.
Holy shit. Didn't even know I had the strength at my size to squat two plates on each side.
Went all the way up to 225 lbs for one rep.
Holy shit. Didn't even know I had the strength at my size to squat two plates on each side.
I almost feel like I shouldn't post this after Brolic's massive OHP but it is a PR for me and I'm proud of it.
525 deadlift weighing 185 this morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxDc0KulWS4&feature=youtu.be
525 deadlift weighing 185 this morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxDc0KulWS4&feature=youtu.be
Good shit shogun and cooter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zim8sMpaD90&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNCVFIuWJhkPEA3nZiJxUyA
knee wraps or not 700lb squat at 145 is ridiculous
Just watched Ben Rice squat 405 for 16. Fucking impressive. I think I'll go for 10 this thursday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zim8sMpaD90&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNCVFIuWJhkPEA3nZiJxUyA
knee wraps or not 700lb squat at 145 is ridiculous
Just watched Ben Rice squat 405 for 16. Fucking impressive. I think I'll go for 10 this thursday.
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Deleted member 17706
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Haha, what the fuck. While I'm still a total beginner, it's absolutely humbling to know that you can lift more above your head than I can deadlift. The overhead press is the most impressive lift to me.
You don't.
Honestly unless you are squatting 405lb+ it's not recommended to do Smolov. It's a program for advanced lifters.
There are better, less infernal ways to improve your squat for intermediates.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Thanks guys. I followed that up with 6 sets of 3 with 205 for snatch grip highpulls (hang).
Gonna be good and ready to get this massage tomorrow.
That dead looked good cooter!
It's definitely the hardest one to improve I think. Even though my squat is garbage OHP still is the one that takes the most work from my experience, especially a good strict press.
Gonna be good and ready to get this massage tomorrow.
That dead looked good cooter!
It's definitely the hardest one to improve I think. Even though my squat is garbage OHP still is the one that takes the most work from my experience, especially a good strict press.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Lol even the back of your head turned red.
That beard is looking huge like your OHP, good shit.
Hypereides
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Gonna fucking crack 52,5 KG / 115 lbs OHP today.
I have to.
Some motivation music for the moment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBjQ9tuuTJQ
I have to.
Some motivation music for the moment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBjQ9tuuTJQ
this page is awesome and inspiring, I really love PR videos.
the problem with that line is that as son as you hear it, you know you are taking to a guy with a certain kind of gym profile,
.- mostly no main compounds (they are dangerous! they hurt my shoulders!)
.- routines impossed by a PT, using metalbar machines exclusively, and of course, low weight, low rep
.- "I want abs" mentality (which of course never appear, lol)
I think this thread could really use more strength progress videos,
for me, reaching 100kg/220 lbs on the squat will be a particular milestone, so I guess I could share here even though it's absolutely nowhere near some of the deeds seen here (lol this page).
being able to share these little but important moments would be something positive in my opinion. Of course, there's no need to post every single PR.... some common sense and then it's all good
the problem with that line is that as son as you hear it, you know you are taking to a guy with a certain kind of gym profile,
.- mostly no main compounds (they are dangerous! they hurt my shoulders!)
.- routines impossed by a PT, using metalbar machines exclusively, and of course, low weight, low rep
.- "I want abs" mentality (which of course never appear, lol)
cooter said:
I think this thread could really use more strength progress videos,
for me, reaching 100kg/220 lbs on the squat will be a particular milestone, so I guess I could share here even though it's absolutely nowhere near some of the deeds seen here (lol this page).
being able to share these little but important moments would be something positive in my opinion. Of course, there's no need to post every single PR.... some common sense and then it's all good
ohhthegore
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you are lifting 260 pounds more than me while only weighing 5 more pounds than me
I FEEEL SO WEAK!
Good, because last time I did it, I was stupidly tired. Any excuse to not do it is fine with me haha.
BUT you guys. I am 22 and wake up after playing basketball with sore ankles and knees. Yesterday I did OHP and arms, and while I played basketball in Sperry's, my joints shouldn't be this sore. It happens all the time. I just had mono about a month ago, could that have something to do with it? How can I alleviate my joint pain? I shouldn't be in any pain at all, really.
Had my first workout after an injury put me out for almost 5 months (Chostochondritis). It is basically a separation of the cartilage from the chest wall. I initially injured the area 3 years ago doing deep dips without proper warmup. I re-injured the area slowly over the course of several months of very heavy deadlifts. I could feel soreness in my chest at the time but ignored it as it seemed to go away the next day. After an evening of deadlifts, I went to reach forward and felt a big tear in my sternum area.
This is why you need to warmup folks, learn from my stupidity.
Anyway, I did 135x5 squats, 135x3 deadlifts and 135x5 bench. It is very low weight and I lost a ton of gains but it felt great to get back to it. I've thought about lifting a lot over the past 5 months or so. I think I may stick to a 2 day a week overall program rather than the 3 day stronglifts program I had been on for several years in the past. I loved being big but the risk of injury is just too great. I would rather have a lifetime of lifting and a good body with medium weights rather than a shorter term of having a great body with heavy lifts. I've always been somewhat injury prone and I think that is the best plan for me.
The other part is diet. I spent so much time critiquing my diet to maintain my six pack but I really wasn't that happy. I often had cravings for other foods and had to constantly deny myself things that I wanted. I would rather have semi-abs and eat more of what I want than to be cut and have great abs but deny myself all the time. Its just no fun and I found that my mood improved considerably when I allowed some "bad" items back into my diet from time to time.
Good luck to anyone else that is injured out there, hope you heal up quickly!
This is why you need to warmup folks, learn from my stupidity.
Anyway, I did 135x5 squats, 135x3 deadlifts and 135x5 bench. It is very low weight and I lost a ton of gains but it felt great to get back to it. I've thought about lifting a lot over the past 5 months or so. I think I may stick to a 2 day a week overall program rather than the 3 day stronglifts program I had been on for several years in the past. I loved being big but the risk of injury is just too great. I would rather have a lifetime of lifting and a good body with medium weights rather than a shorter term of having a great body with heavy lifts. I've always been somewhat injury prone and I think that is the best plan for me.
The other part is diet. I spent so much time critiquing my diet to maintain my six pack but I really wasn't that happy. I often had cravings for other foods and had to constantly deny myself things that I wanted. I would rather have semi-abs and eat more of what I want than to be cut and have great abs but deny myself all the time. Its just no fun and I found that my mood improved considerably when I allowed some "bad" items back into my diet from time to time.
Good luck to anyone else that is injured out there, hope you heal up quickly!
RumblingRosco
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I 100% recall having achy joints when I had mono, and I recall the achy-ness lasted for a bit afterwards. I don't want to give you false hope that it's just related to the mono and will go away on its own, but just wanted to share my experience. Mono fucking sucks.
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Deleted member 47027
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My douchelord soul patch hasn't done anything for me.
Dafuq.....
Rabbitweed
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Meh.... that belt adds 50 lb to your OHP, elbow sleeves at least 30 lb, wrist straps another 20 lbs or so... Just kidding ofcourse! That's some serious pressing power. Nicely done.
You shouldn't. Deadlift is an exercise that increases quickly with practice and consistency. Keep pushing. I only started seriously deadlifting 3.5 months ago and 350 was a struggle.
Thanks for all the nice words guys!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Dude I bought the house from left a bowflex in the basement. Looks like I won't need a lat pulldown machine in the new house, lol.
RumblingRosco
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Hell, don't even need to a barbell to squat anymore as long as you got a Bowflex!
But for real a Bowflex probably has a few legit uses. Grats on the free Bowflex.
Hypereides
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YESSSSS. LEVEL UP!
3x5 OHP 52,5 kg / 115 lbs is done!
Met a pretty cool young professional weight lifter who gave me some neat tips too.
3x5 OHP 52,5 kg / 115 lbs is done!
Met a pretty cool young professional weight lifter who gave me some neat tips too.
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Deleted member 47027
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Mild on vanilla, IN LOVE with mint chocolate. Shit's the bombay.
Mint choco sounds delicious. They're also claiming a flavour called French Vanilla Creme is limited and that sounds quite interesting too. Worth trying?
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Deleted member 47027
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It SOUNDS good but I was very mild on the plain vaniller. It was just...there. Quite boring, not gross, but added peanut butter just because.
I don't really like any of them, howver if I had to choose, it would be chocolate mint.
I usually get Muscle Pharm Combat Powder....well, to my surprise Costco just started carrying it. The best flavor too. Cookies and Cream.
Cheaper than you can get it on the internet. 5 lb 44 bucks. Hell yes.
Hmm, well boring is better than disgusting. I might bite and be guinea pig!
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Deleted member 47027
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I got some Muscle Pharm Iron Cut Whey Arnold chocolate and it's the bombay.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Sharing this with Fit-GAF since I frequent this place so much..
Leaving my fiancee of 5 years, she doesn't know yet.
I'm not in love with her anymore and I've done terrible things.
Time to face reality.
Feel broken.
Probably won't be back here for a while..
:'(
Leaving my fiancee of 5 years, she doesn't know yet.
I'm not in love with her anymore and I've done terrible things.
Time to face reality.
Feel broken.
Probably won't be back here for a while..
:'(
Fucking Beast Mode Engaged
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Deleted member 47027
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Toughpants, chin up, do what's right brother, if you've made mistakes, own them. Be true to yourself. Godspeed brother.
RumblingRosco
Member
Best of luck amigo. Get down to business, do what has to be done, and don't lose sight of whatever goals you have for yourself. You'll get through it and be back on track.
Hello Fit-GAF. This is Mully.
I haven't been able to check in much lately because of school, work, and other activities. Up until recently I have been able to keep up with my 5/3/1 routine. The last few weeks have been embarrassing in regards to keeping a routine and eating well (weddings and other things will do that).
However, these are my latest numbers. They haven't improved since my last post due to the fact that I haven't gone much. That will change shortly.
OHP: 155X5
DL: 330X3
Bench: 230X2
Squat: 305X2
A comparison set.
Now - October '13 (183lbs):
Then - January '13 (218lbs):
I haven't been able to check in much lately because of school, work, and other activities. Up until recently I have been able to keep up with my 5/3/1 routine. The last few weeks have been embarrassing in regards to keeping a routine and eating well (weddings and other things will do that).
However, these are my latest numbers. They haven't improved since my last post due to the fact that I haven't gone much. That will change shortly.
OHP: 155X5
DL: 330X3
Bench: 230X2
Squat: 305X2
A comparison set.
Now - October '13 (183lbs):
Then - January '13 (218lbs):
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